2015 HDR Publication Award

Almost all researchers have one common goal - to have their findings published in reputable journals. The accomplishment of publishing in high-impact journals not only benefits the researcher, but their peers as well.

Realising the importance and quality of research among its research students, the School of Engineering at Monash Malaysia awarded those who successfully published their research in reputable journals at the recent 2015 Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Publication Award Ceremony. The HDR Publication Award was created to raise the quality of HDR students through recognition and excellence.

Thirty-eight HDR students’ publications were recognised and applauded during the ceremony. Each recipient received a letter of recognition signed by the Head of School, Professor Anthony Guo. “Publishing a paper in high-impact journals signifies that your paper is of a world-class standard,” said Dr Kuang Ye Chow, Associate Head of School (Research Training), School of Engineering. He also gave a brief background on the HDR program development.

Assoc. Prof Chai addresses HDR students in his speech.

“This event is held to encourage everyone to publish. As a student, it is important that you get published in quality journals,” said the Deputy Head of School (Research), Associate Professor Chai Siang Piao.

According to Prof Chai, 73% of the papers published between January and June this year fell under the Q1 category, and 21% fell under the Q2 category. (Q1 denotes the top 25% of the Impact Factor distribution and Q2 for middle-high position, between top 50% and top 25%).

It is quite apparent that through the initiatives put in place to support HDR students, the School of Engineering is indeed committed in developing its HDR program as the best in the region.